First, see our prior posting on this subject. How many different fire hydrants can be found in Raleigh? That was our original question. Readers helped identify models and a couple dropped private notes about others. We even blogged about map showing all city hydrants in 1903, when the water system was 15 years old.

Upon further explorations, here's a second-attempt overview. Working from FireHydrant.org as a reference source--- as well as what's stamped on the damned things-- we've found American Darling, American Foundry, Clow, Kennedy, Mueller, Waterous, and Wood around town. See below. What's wrong, what's missing? Click once or twice to enlarge:

If I’m not mistaken, the one labeled American Darling 2001 is a Clow.JJ - 01/16/11 - 15:16

Thanks JJ. Yes, the AD 2001 and the AD 1997 are both Clow models. And, to complete the inaccuracies on the American Darling section, the AD 1996 is a Mueller.Legeros - 01/16/11 - 16:00

Montage updated with two American Darling hydrants, seen in the prior posting.Legeros - 01/16/11 - 19:52

I think some people refer to the Woods hydrants as Matthews hydrants and vice versa. And rightfully so, since the two merged at some point if not mistaken. I also think they were later bought out by Kennedy.Useless knowledge - 01/16/11 - 20:36

And UL, which is exemplified in that old-looking Kennedy with the “high top.”. The names Matthews and Wood are also stamped on the thing.

From what I have read, this type of plug was produced right after Kennedy took over Matthews-Wood.

Just what I need, another research rabbit to chase down a hole…Legeros - 01/16/11 - 21:33